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sHARP's CHANCES.
The Court of Appeals Decides In
Favor OF a New Trial.

ALBANY, N. Y, Nov. 29.-The Court of
Appeals have reversed the decision in
Sharp's case and ordered new trial.
NEW YORK, Nov. 29.-District Attorney
MARITIME was surprised at the decision. He
said: "You see we were pioneers in this
conviction of a bribe -giver, and the ques-
tions that arose were entirely new. Natural
ly anxious to convict, we offered every bit Of
evidence available to that end. We were
sustained by five justices of the Supreme
Court, and, as l hear that the Court of APP
peals was divided, by three Of the judges of
that high tribunal, but am one of those
who believe that when the Court of Appeals
decides ON a question that decision Is right.
| believe the court in this instance gave all
of its great ability and best judgment to the
consideration of the case.
"As to the question of a new trial, were l
to continue in Office i should move 1t in jan
uary, though that would depend in great
measure on the opinion of the court in re-
versing the. judgment, for l have seen
opinions that left so little to prove, that
second trial would be useless. IL the re-
yersal is only the question of the Senate
committee testimony, and the testimony OF
Pottle, the Senate clerk. as TO attempted
bribery. think that we could still secure
conviction. If | were able to try the case. l
would oppose an application for admission
to bail, but as there is an incoming admins
tration that will have to look after the
peoples interests, / must consult Colonel
Fellows as to the amount of bail which we
should demand.
"This decision sets back the trials of the
other boodlers almost indefinitely. 1t un-
doubtedly affects favorably the cases of
Richmond and Kerr: and If we cannot con-
vict Sharp we must not expect to convict the
others. Sharp must be retired and convicted
before the people can hope to push to sue
cessful issue the indictments against Rich
mond and Kerr"
Delaney Nicoll said: "If the Court of
Appeals has decided that it was error to ad-
NIT the evidence taken before the Senate
committee, think that Sharp can still be
convicted without it,"
When Mrs. Sharp heard at Ludlow street
Jail today OF the action taken by the Court of
Appeals in her husbands behalf she cried
with joy. and soon communicated the glad
tidings to Mr. Sharp. The latter manifested
no emotion whatever, and seemed to take
but little interest in the matter. Since his
conviction he has fallen into moody, stolid
state Of Indifference to all outward things.
from which it seems impossible to rouse him.
1t is said that when Mr.. Cochran returns
from Albany tonight there will be con-
sultation about applying for Sharp's admis-
sion to bail, and motion to that effect will
probably be made tomorrow. The motion
may be made to any Judge of the Supreme
Court. The amount of bail will probably be
high, possibly $4,000.
There were two decisions rendered in the
by Judge Peckham, and the Court concurred
in both
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prenched with Boiling Water.

An attempt to eviet tenant named Foley,
from the estate Of Col. Charles Tottenham,
at Wexford today, was attended with great
difficulty. The hsuse was securely barri-
caded, and the evictors. in order to effect an
entrance, made a breach In the wall with a
battering ram. While doing this, boiling
water and stones were thrown at them By
the tenants. The eonstables brought up
fire engine and retaliated by drenching the
tenants with water. The occupants OF the
house yielded after an hours resistance. Ten
arrests were made.
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Going the other Way.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 29.-The announce
ment is made today by the president of a
large coal corporation in this city that with
in fortnight, perhaps within week, there
will be a reduction of one dollar ton in the
price of coal.
Five hundred miners who have been on a
strike at the coliery of John Jenain & Co..
near Scranton during the past four months
have satisfactorily settled the dispute be-
tween themselves and their employers and
will resume work Immediately at the old
xuo
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The Anarchists war CRY.

CHICAGO, Nov. 29-The Anarchists of this
city have prepared circular for distribution
among the workingmen, which declares that
force is the only means Of success, and urges
the believers in their doctrines to stand by
their cause, even if it leads to death. In
this connection the circular says: 1T must
be war to the end; war to the palaces, peace
TO the huts. LaSalle exclaimed twenty years
ago: Whoever has heard the people wall in
the present distress and desperation, whose
heart is not withered in his bosom, ought to
The Portland daily press., 1887-11-30
PORTLAND MAINE

know that we need men who take part with
enthusiasm and passion in the fight Of the
working class against the social evil. Who
ever Joins us must take all consequences up
on himself and must be ready to sacrifice
everything for the cause, even should it be
his iife.' Life is not the highest Of treas
ures.' Finally, want TO recall to the MEM
ory of our comrades the words of Schiller,
when the enslaved nowhere finds his right,
when the burden cannot be carried any long
er, then he trustfully reaches up to the stars
and takes down the rights due him, and uses
such means as are necessary. When nothing
else ayails the sword will help"
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MR.. BLAINs's CANDIDACY.
Chairman Jones Does Not Believe
He Wants a denomination.

PITTsBURG, Nov. 29-Chairman Jones OF
the Republican National Committee. in an
interview, said that he did not believe Mr..
Blaine entertained the slightest desire or in
tertion to lie nominated for the Presidency
next year. Mr.. Jones did not wish to be
considered as making definite or authorita-
tive statement, but based his conclusions on
what Mr. Blaine had voluntarily said TO him
when he was his guest year ago. MIR.
Blaine had stated substantially the same
view the day before he sailed for Europe, in
conversation with Mr.. Jones, at the Fifth
Avenue Hotel, New York.
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pYNAMITER cALLAN.
Secretary Bayard Says His Depart
ment Cannot Interfere.

LOWELL, Mass, Nov. pa letter was re-
ceived tonight from Secretary Bayard, in an
swer to the request Of Mayor Abbott that the
government take steps to protect Thomas
Callan of this city, arrested in London on
suspicion Of being dynamiter. Secretary
Bayard says the Department of State has no
other information than that contained in the
newspapers. The Department is wholly
without authority to apply for stay in the
proceedings, spending the investigation, as
requested, except to secure fair trial under
the laws. The Department would have no
right to interfere, unless to prevent arbitra-
ry treatment or the denial of justice. Be-
yond this a foreign government would not be
permitted to interfere in similar proceedings
In the courts of this country.
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The Affairs Of a Big Concern.

New YORK, Nov. 29.-The well known
firm Of Brown, Wood & Kingman, dry goods
and commission merchants Of New York.
Boston, Philadelphia and Chicago, have gone
into liquidation. The firm was one Of the
leading houses in the United States, and did
a business of over thirteen millions yearly
controlling many large mills. Early in oeto-
her, rumors were circulated that the immense
business of the firm was feeling the effect OF
settled their credit, and shortly after the
firm gave up four large mill accounts TO
other houses. This increased the rumors,
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ROME, Nov. 29.-In the Chamber Of Depu-
ties today, Signori Bought and Sacchi inter-
pellated the government regarding petitions
demanding the restoration Of the temporal
power Of the Pope. Minister Zanarddelli re-
piled that the Crown lawyers were Of the
opinion that such petitions did not incrimi-
nate the signers. 1t was otherwise, perhaps,
with regard TO letters of bishops, who clearly
demanded that the temporal power Of the
Pope be restored. He considered II unwise,
however, to take action against them, which
they desired. No greater service could be
rendered them than to bring them into
prominence through a public trial BY ig-
great liberty enjoyed by its enemies, and
caused their movement to be viewed with
indifference.
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Probably a Hoax.

NEW YORK, Nov. 29-The Herald this
morning publishes the following, which it
says came by mail from Chicago:
CHICAGO, Nov. "a, 1887.
To the Editor of the Herald:
Almost Immediately ON my return to England,
shall seek an interview with Mr. Gladstone TO re-
port TO him the state of American opinion with re-
gard to himself and his Irish policy as it has IN
many cities come under my personal notice. L
intend to invite Mr.. Gladstone ito favor me with
comments upon various matters relating to Eng
lish politics and to American Institutions, and to
embsdy the results Of the interview In deserlp
tive article occupying about SIX columns OF such
paper as the Herald. Mr.. Gladstone has never
consented to be professionally interviewed, but
have every reason TO believe that he
will be disposed to grant me conference. intend
to make the composition Of this article very
special study, doing my utmost to render II
plquant, graphic and In proper degree dramat-
lc Would IL not be characteristic OF your ener-
gy to have the whole essay cabed from England9
It Is only fair on my part to state that L make
this communication To the three greatest Ameri-
can dailies and that the one which shows the
most enterprise shall have the contract. tele-
gram will reach me here until Tuesday morning.
There Is no need for an answer until you have an
answer to make.
am, dear sir, truly yours.
JOSEPH PARKER.
The Herald announces thatit has no par
ticular use for DR.. Parker's services.
The Portland daily press., 1887-11-30

reports that on the 10th inst, an armed force
of Nicaraguan soldiers boarded the Ameri-
can steamship w. s. Moore and schooner
Nevada, both wholly owned by American
citizens, and duly licensed by the.goverment
to trade in the ports of that country. The
officers and crew abandoned everything to
the captors, who when their authority for che
seizure was demanded, presented their mus
kets. The owners of the vessels are making
an appeal to the government of the United
States for redress.
The Portland daily press., 1887-11-30
ChIcago's RoodIers.

CHICAGO, Nov. 29.-The appeealte court
has granted supersedeas in the omnibus
doodle, case in which Ex-Commissioner S
Van Pelt, Wren, Yarnell, Leydon and Ochs,
now confined in the county Jail, are he de-
PENDANTS. The time of the execution of the
sentence, will, in consequence, be extended
until the arguments on the errors claimed
can be heard. 1t was the intention of Sher-
iff Matson to ha have taken the "boodlers"
to Joliet Penitentiary tomorrow
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and it was said that some Of the firms paper
was recently sold in Boston for ten per cent.
II is stated that nearly every bank in New
England had some. When the formal an
nOuncement was made today that the firm
would go into liquidation and give up busf-
ness, no surprise was manifested in the
trade. VIM. l.. Brown, one Of the partners,
said today that the firm was liquidating and
the entire business would be wound up. No
new firm would be formed. The firm was
perfectly solvent, and would have a large
surplus when the business was wound up.
The Portland daily press., 1887-11-30
BY WAY OF JAPAN.
Mr.. BIaIne's Return as Predicted by
the Herald.

NEw YORK, Nov. 29-The Herald's Wash
ington special says: ''Mr Blaine will re-
turn to this country via Japan, and will ar
rive in San Francisco, June Goth next, five
days prior to the National Republican Con-
vention. He win remain in California until
the nomination has been made. One Of his
party managers alleges that Blaine will be
nominated practically without opposition,
and that his presence in California will in
sure him the solid vote Of the Pacific SLOPE.
His journey across the continent Is expected
to be the greatest ovation ever accorded an
American statesman.
The Portland daily press., 1887-11-30
In Aid of the copyrIeht.

New YORK, Nov. 29.-The second days
reading by American authors in aid of an
international copyright filled Chickering
Hall, principally with ladies, who enthusi-
astically applauded. Selections from their
works were read by James Russell Lowell,
Richard Malcolm Johnston. George William
Curtis, Thomas Nelson Page, w. ID. How
ellis, Frank r. Stockton, and Charles Dudley
Warmer
The Portland daily press., 1887-11-30
MODIFYING the Plan.

New YORK, Nov. 29.-Henry B. Slaven.
president of the American Contracting and
Dredging Company, arrived from Europe
yesterday. In an interview last night Mr..
Slaven stated that in order to hasten the
completion of the Panama Canal and as: a
matter of economy M. De Lesseps has de-
cided that the canal shall be built with locks
instead of tide water canal, as was at first
intended, but that eventually the original
plan will be carried ont.
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The Result In Virginia.

RICHMOND. Va. Nov. 29-The State Board
of Canvassers' report of the returns Of the
recent election shows that the Democratic
vote in the State was 1886. and the Repub-
lican 1l9,3SO; Democratic majority 426 In
five counties in which the Democrats had no
candidates for the House, the vote for Gov.
Lee in 1885 was 1852, and in two counties in
which the Republicans had no candidates
for the House, Wise in the same year recelv-
ed 6iS votes, making the estimated Demo-
cratic majority in the State 3l6O.
The Portland daily press., 1887-11-30
Real Estate Transfers.

The following transfers OF real estate In
this county have been recorded at the Regis
try Of Deeds;
cana Rltzabeth-William II. Gardiner 70 VIII
uamC crockett. 81 and other considerations.
Freenort-J G.. Fierce to X. >. Randall. 81
and ofier considerations.
az Fuzabeth b. Pierce et al to II. s. Randall. 81
and other considerations.
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One of Rarnum's Tigers.

NEW YORK, Nov. 29.--It is believed that
one of Barnum's tigers, which escaped when
the winter quarters in Bridgeport were
burned, has turned up near Matteawan, N.
Y. A hog and five pigs on Samuel Mahurt-
on's farm at the foot of Fishkill mountain,
have had terrible fight with some big ami
NAL with sharp claws. The hog was literal
ly chewed up, and one Of the pigs, weighing
50 pounds was carried off and its carcass
found in a lot on the mountain mile or two
The Portland daily press., 1887-11-30
Ten Thousand for Burgess.

NEW YORK. Nov. 29.-J. W. Hayward,
who has charge Of the local list of the ma
tional subscribtio. to be presented as tes-
timonial to Designer Burgess Of the Volun-
teer, said tonight that the found now
amounted to 5000. There were several lists
to hear from, and he hoped and believed
$4,000 would be raised. Gen. Paine will
present the testimonial to Mr.. Burgess some
time next week.
The Portland daily press., 1887-11-30
The Frye Light Guards.

The new Lewiston military company VIII
hold its meeting and elect officers this even
ing The name is not decided upon, but it
will be in honor of Senator Frye-probably
the Frye Light Guards" Officers have
been nominated and about 35 men are inter-
ested in the organization.
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Across the Continent.

BosroN, Mass, Nov. ga petition has
been filed with the Secretary of State for
presentation to the Legislature, signed by
Chester Snow and others, for incorporation
as a postal automatic telegraph company
with the object of building telegraph line
across the continent from New York to San
Francisco. The company is to be incorpor--
ated with capital stock of $3,0O0Co0 and
authority to increase the same to $2OCoO,OOO-
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In Eavor Of ALBANY Republicans.

ALBANY, N. Y, Nov. 29-This afternoon
after hearing of argument by counsel in the
midst of great excitement, Justice ingalls,
announced that the mandamus in the sena-
torial contest was granted. This virtually
elects Henry Russell, Republican, by eight
majority The Republicans are exultant and
say they will prosecute the Democratic lead
ers for conspiracy. An appeal from the de-
cision was taken to the general term.
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PLAYING with Matches.

LOWELL, Nov. pa three year old
with her younger brother for two hours this
afternoon. The mother returned and found
the child dead on the floor, its clothes being
burned off and the body blackened to crisp
The little girl had been playing with
matches.
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More EIohtine In Atlanta.

ATLANTA, Nov. 29-The result of the
Prohibition election was not declared yester-
day, as il was expected to be, owing to a no
tice Of contest filed by several Prohibition
lists. 1t is not thought that the contest will
amount to much.
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mr.. Pentecost viii remain.

NEWARK, N. j., Nov 29.-Belleville Ave
nue. Congregational church voted this even
ing to retain Rev. Hugh o. Pentecost as
pastor. Notwithstanding his recent discourses
on anarchy and his espousal of Henry
Georges theories.
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BOSTON Republicans.

BosToN, Nov. 29-The Republican conven-
tion nominated Thomas j. Hart for Mayor.
This divides the citizens opposed to the
of O'Brien.
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rho German Rudget.

BERLIN, Nov. 20.-ln the Reichstag today.
Herr jacob, secretary Of the imperial treas
ury. explained the budget. which he said
was more favorable than was hoped last
year. The matricular contributions remain
unchanged, while the amounts transferred
by the empire to the federal states are in
creased %, 100000 marks. He expressed the
hope that the period of large deficits would
end with the current year. The revenue
from the sugar and brandy tar was likely to
continue to Increase.
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The leading Republican paIIy.

LWIIltIIIVP D1IIbVtsI
The PRESS is the leading Republican daily
of Maine, and Is in many respects the best
daily In Maine. IL Is conservative In It's
views and one Of the best papers for Maine
news on our list.
The Portland daily press., 1887-11-30
THE WASHINGTON BUDGET.
Five million Letters Received at the
Dead Letter office Last Year.
Messrs. Putnam and Angel Give Q
Dinner to Their Colleagues.
Congressman Busterworth Expresses
His Views on Revenue Reduction.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29.-The report of
John B. Baird, Superintendent of the dead
letter Office, shows the number of pieces of
original mail matter handled during the year
to have been 5,57s, ,965; an increase of nearly
ii 4-ioths per cent over the previous year, or
mora than IS 900 per day.
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TWO REMARKABLE STORIES.
one of an Old Negro, the other of
Mule.

GALVESTON, Tex, Nov. 29.-A case Of re-
markable longevity is that Of Frank Hicks,
colored, residing within 10 miles Of McKin-
ney, Texas, over whose remarkable head III
summers have relied. The evidence Of his
age is afforded by bill of sale from a slave
trader to F. II. Welch. dated 1850, and certi-
flying that Hicks was so years old. As in the
sale of a slave, like that of horse, the ven
der while he might have an object In under
rating the age Of his chattel, could have no
possible motive in adding to his years.
Hicks, though little bent, Is in perfect
health, not looking day over 20, and giving
hope Of lasting another quarter OF century.
When sold to Mr.. Welch he was thrown In
with his wife, but In the 81 years that have
since elapsed he has never failed TO DO
mans work at hoeing, and this year, with
the aid Of his wife, now In her Goth year, he
has harvested eight bales Of cotton, which
he sold in Mckinney last week. The cotton
was grown on the plantation Of Mr.. Welch,
who out Of regard to his former slaves old
age and dilligent service, allowed him free
use of all the land he can farm. Hicks re-
members nothing Of his native land, but has
a distant recollection of his voyage to the
land of bondage. He was alwas faithful In
his services. and he proudly acknowledges
that he neither merited nor received harsh
treatment from any of his masters. His de-
scendants, in the opinion Of Mr.. WEIGH, ex
ceed a thousand.
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Governor and Council.

AUGUSTA, Nov. 29.-The Governor and
Council were in session today and fixed the
valuation of Maine railroad stocks as the
basis for distribution to the towns of the
railroad tax collected by the State. All
the nominations Of week ago were con-
firmed. including those for special liquor
constables in Sagadahoc and Penobscot
counties. The Council adjourned to Decem-
Der 7th.
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MAIN e.

E.P. JONES. Pvt S. c.. U. 5. A.
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State Prison Business.

THoMAsToN. Nov. 29.-Cols. Porter and
Bean, inspectors of the Maine State Prison,
are at thai institution, taking account OF
stock and closing the accounts at the end of
the fiscal wear,
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TWO American VesseIs Seized.

New ORLEANS, Nov 29.-The steamship
Harlan, just arrived from Central America,
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Hope for the Crown Prince.

SAN RENO, Nov. 29--The condition Of the
Crown Prince Is now considered hopeful
TIE submaxillary glandular swelling. which
formed before the recent attack Of 9dema OF
the CLOTHS is now decreasing.
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Now for the Mule.

LOUISVILLE, KY, Nov. 29.-Stafford,
Va, some days ago, gave to the world the
story of mule said to be 81 years old. To
some this story seemed unreasonable, but to
the people Of Floyd county, Kentucky, who
are acquainted with "Aunt Nancy Honaker
and the old mule" there is nothing wonder
full in it. Mrs. Honaker gives the mules
age at 70 years, and the animal, she says, and
so do numerous other old Inhabitants, is
very well-known to have been resident
of Kentucky over 60 years. He is
an importation from Virginia, and may be
brother Of the Stafford mule. No one knows
how old he was when he emigrated from the
Old Dominion THE old mule" had consid-
erable reputation as a traveller before the
war, having, 1t is said, done service over
several States, and of his war history many
mysterious stories are whispered about. But
the days of the old mules usefulness are not
yet Of the past, as he still does good service
in the buggy and under the saddle, not be-
ing subjected to menial service in the plow
and wagon. "The old mule Is today
healthy and hearty, and bids fair to live out
the limit fixed for man, If he has not al
ready passed the period Of three-seore years
and ten.
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Maine Matters.

The following Maine postmasters were APP
pointed today;
Gpstay us A. Steward, North Anson, Somerset
connfv vice Cornelius Steward, resigned.
Samiiel w. Smith, Whiting, Washington county
vice Mrs Jane Grove, removed.
The following pensions have been granted
to Maine people:
ORIGINAL.
Isaac Worden Jonesport.
William f. Emerson, Bangor
INCREASE.
Alanson G.. Hail. Monmouth.
Frank Severance, Togus.
Oscar Thomas, Lee
John W. Saunders, SuTy
John r. Pollard, Wateryllle.
Martin Welch, Augusta.
John D. Stanwood, VIM.